Super Rich by Doing as You Please

The man was just joking. He didn’t really think Xu Yun would propose on his very first visit.

Even if he did, he wouldn’t agree.

After all, he still had no idea what kind of person Xu Yun was or what his background was. Much of it was just guesswork.

But after meeting him in person today, he should have a better sense of his capabilities, his personality, and whether or not they would get along.

His wife often said that their Xino was a simple-minded girl, and that perhaps fools have their own kind of fortune.

If his daughter and Xu Yun were a good match, and if it would benefit his family and Xu Yun himself was capable, he would support them with all his might.

That way, at least if something happened to him in the future, someone would be there to protect them for him.

’When you reach a position like ours, no one’s hands are completely clean.’

’To put it bluntly, if the people above want to take you down, they can find out you drank a bottle of someone’s Maotai during the New Year and use it as evidence against you.’

He had long been prepared for such possibilities.

Others only saw his boundless success, but only he knew that every day felt like walking on thin ice.

This was especially true concerning his two children.

His son was already involved, destined never to get off the boat. His only hope was to keep his daughter out of it, to not let her get mixed up in any of it.

This was why he indulged his daughter, allowing her to be less than exceptional, to do nothing all day, and especially why he didn’t require her to take a position in the group or get involved in any business matters.

Regarding the major matter of his daughter’s life—her marriage—he had also been quietly searching for a suitable son-in-law.

But he had never found a suitable candidate.

Xu Yun’s appearance was like an answer that had suddenly barged in, or perhaps, an answer his daughter had found for herself.

So, while he might joke about it, he took Xu Yun’s visit very seriously—more cautiously than a meeting with the city’s leaders.

"Go get your mother. Tell her to come back and forget the beauty treatment,"

the man said. "Have her cook a full meal herself. That will make it feel like a real family dinner."

"Dad, Mom hasn’t cooked in years."

Xi Wei protested, "That guy Xu Yun isn’t even family yet. Isn’t a family dinner taking it a bit too seriously?"

"You don’t think your sister’s happiness is important?"

"Dad, that’s not what I meant."

Xi Wei paused, then said, "I’ll go get Mom right now."

The woman—Xino’s mother, Cheng Yuelan—was at a high-end beauty salon with a face mask on, sitting around a table playing mahjong with several other women just like her.

Skincare and entertainment, killing two birds with one stone.

Their personal beauticians stood behind them, waiting attentively.

After receiving the call from her son, she didn’t hesitate for a second, immediately pushing her good hand of tiles forward.

Everyone: "???"

"So sorry, something’s come up at home."

Cheng Yuelan smiled. "My husband called me back. I have to leave for today. I can’t play anymore."

"What? We just started, and you’re already leaving?"

"I can’t help it. Important matters take priority. We’ll play again next time."

Her friends watched her turn and leave, a little frustrated.

Cheng Yuelan ended her beauty treatment early, changed her clothes, and came out. At the entrance, her family’s driver was already waiting for her in a Mercedes S-Class.

"Ma’am, where are we headed?"

Cheng Yuelan said, "To Jiangshang Mall first!"

’This is the first time the person my daughter likes is visiting us. As her mother, I have to prepare a gift. It’s only proper to give him something when he leaves.’

But she was conflicted about what to buy.

Cheng Yuelan asked her driver, "Old He, do you have any idea what kind of gifts young people like these days?"

"Are you buying a gift for someone, Ma’am?"

"Yes, for a younger person. A young man in his twenties."

Cheng Yuelan said, "I don’t know what young people are into nowadays."

"Young people these days... I’d say sports cars and watches."

The driver, Old He, said with a smile, "I’ve noticed the young miss’s friends all seem to like those things. But I don’t really know for sure. You should decide for yourself, Ma’am."

"Sports cars and watches?"

Cheng Yuelan hesitated. ’Buying a sports car right now isn’t realistic. I can buy one later when there’s an opportunity.’

’I’ll just get him a watch for now. That should be good enough.’

She asked, "Old He, do you know which brands of watches are good?"

She was completely clueless when it came to men’s luxury goods.

"Richard Mille. I saw online that it’s supposed to be quite suitable for young people."

Old He replied, "I think Young Master Xi Wei wears a watch from that brand."

"Alright, I understand."

「Soon, Cheng Yuelan arrived at Jiangshang Mall.」

The most luxurious shopping mall in Jiangcheng.

She wandered around inside for quite a while before finally finding the Richard Mille boutique and walking in.

Inside the quiet store, a sales associate saw a customer enter and enthusiastically went to greet her.

It was obvious at a glance that the customer was a wealthy lady.

Everything from her natural air of sophistication to the orange Hermes bag on her arm screamed that she was a customer with absolute purchasing power.

"Hello, ma’am. What kind of watch are you looking to purchase?"

"A men’s watch, for someone in his twenties."

Cheng Yuelan said, "Please recommend a suitable model for me."

"Do you have a price range in mind?"

"No. As long as it looks good."

"Of course, ma’am. I understand."

The sales associate rejoiced inwardly and led her directly to a display case with watches that were neither too high nor too low in price, taking one of them out.

"Ma’am, this watch is the RM 35-01. It’s pure black and costs around 1.6 million. It’s quite suitable for young people, and it’s a very popular model."

"It’s popular? Doesn’t that mean he’s likely to run into someone else with the same watch?"